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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 658.67 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 658.67 and 353.39 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 658.67 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/658.67 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 658.67 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 232,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,762.33/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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